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“Chess the Musical” at GPAC

GSODA will be performing the Musical Spectacular CHESS, featuring the music of Abba duo Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, lyrics by Tim Rice, at GPAC from the 7th to the 15th October, 2016. Dates and times for the shows are:

Friday 7th October 7.30pm
Saturday 8th October 2pm and 7.30pm
Friday 14th October 7.30pm
Saturday 15th October 2pm and 7.30pm

The story involves a romantic triangle between two players in a world chess championship, and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. Although the protagonists were not intended to represent any specific individuals, the characters personalities are loosely based on those of Victor Korchnoi and Bobby Fischer.